This video shows the process I use to convert vinyl LPs to CDs then to MP3s using a Tascam CD-RW900SL CD recorder and a Technics SL-1200MK5 turntable.
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@DocGibbsTX7 жыл бұрын
Bill, your explanations are so crystal clear and simple to understand. I've had my unit for over 8 years and just today figured out how to capitalize the text when titling my CDs (using the "Display" button). It would be nice to include that in future tutorials. Love how you teach, so even non-techies like me can understand.
@williambreeden48056 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you kind words. I will have to try that! I would like to remake this at some point.
@DJMarkAdamson8 жыл бұрын
that was one of the best digitizing vinyl tutorials Ive seen on youtube. I used to do the same process, with a cd recorder and cd rwables. Now i use a sd card recorder from Gemini DRP record the entire album (after cleaning the record good) take the clicks out with audacity and keep wav files on my external hd. Ill make mp3 copies for the car, but i save the wav files in another folder, so ill have both wav and mp3 files of the same record on my external hd. You would be surprised how my ears have become sensitive to record noise vs the music even with $150 bookshelf speakers. I'll never finish recording my entire record collection but Im trying.
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@charlesludwig91736 жыл бұрын
I used to do it like this video demonstrated, not any more,. Now, after producing the CD, I put it in laptop and import to iTunes specifying import to be recorded as an ALAC file. iTunes will find metadata for all tracks and it will place the album in iTunes Library, listing tracks by name of track. Now, if I want to make a CD of the file, I create a playlist of the album's tracks and then burn the playlist. This process gets metadata for all tracks in file as well as subsequent CDs, which permits searching for a track by its title. One more thing, using the CD Recorder does not address LP pops. Just recording the LP directly to computer allows for the recording software to eliminate pops. Another way is to take the CD recorded by CD Recorder and place it in computer to record it to software that will remove pops. That's the way to get the job done quickly for a pop free result.
@williambreeden48056 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles for sharing. Your method sounds like a great update to the method I used for this demo. I do not use iTunes, but I am sure there is an equivalent Windows solution similar to yours. One more point I would like to make - I use the CD-RW created by the CD recorder to then make a permanent CD-R copy. The CD-R becomes my archival digital copy at full resolution. The 320kbps MP3s I then create are more for convenience only, as I still prefer the uncompressed CD. The LP 'pops' are very minimal, as I have taken great care of my LPs over the years. Thank you for commenting!
@williambreeden45 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the comment. Being from the 'old school,' I am used to the process of making tapes from records, so this is a labor of love for me. I also do more high-tech modern stuff, but wanted to share this process with people. Modify as needed. Thanks again for the comment, always a pleasure to learn from others!
@dlarge65025 жыл бұрын
I leave the 'pops' if they are not a problem. If they are a problem you can remove them after ripping the recorded CD.
@timallen23366 жыл бұрын
I watched this video a couple of weeks ago initially. My Magnavox CD burner is dying so I needed something else, and this video sold me. The new deck came so I am re-watching this tutorial again, although it is very similar to what I have operationally. Anyway, thank you for this video and the subtle recommendation. Take care...
@williambreeden48056 жыл бұрын
Tim Allen Thank you for your kind words. Glad this was helpful!
@rickywhite624510 жыл бұрын
Next video, demonstrate the pioneer cd recorder please.
@ronaldvernon7882 жыл бұрын
You are awesome and lucky ❤ have two Cd Recorder 💿
@ricardobarrera96427 жыл бұрын
Great job!!
@williambreeden48056 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mikeg9812 ай бұрын
I'm thankful you have this video. I have a Philips dual CD player with one side as a recorder. So quick question, well actually two; did you connect your Tascam recorder to just tape 1 or Tape 2/tape monitor? The second question is on your Tacam cd recorder, can you put in the track info as well? Mine has the option to add the track info. Thanks for your help!
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
You need Tape 2 Monitor to record since you need your receiver to output the audio signal. As long as your receiver is outputting the RCA (analog) audio signal from your turntable, this signal will feed into your CD recorder. All you need to do is select Phono and Tape 2 on your receiver, and Analog input on your CD recorder. Set your record levels just above half and you should be good.
@markaguzmanartist6307 жыл бұрын
before you record do you level the tones like the bass and tremble do you adjust it with a equalizer
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
You can use an equalizer if it is installed between the receiver and recorder, and if the sound signal passes through it. You may also need to look at the equalizer for a Record button, which will send the modified signal through the recording loop.
@seeyouinmist39248 жыл бұрын
nice one bill
@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF3 жыл бұрын
I came across one of these tascam recording cd player's today at a pawn shop. I'm considering going back and doing some bartering perhaps. Is it a good purchase or is there better cd recording players out there? I got about 1000 records and about 300 RTR to enjoy reformatting onto CD . I mainly want to know the quality would be there while using high end stylus
@MMSound-zl4eo6 жыл бұрын
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@Bgymnastics7 жыл бұрын
Would it be better to use the Tascam cd-901mkII because of the balanced analog input output jacks the 900 mkII only has the RCA jacks but it is $100 dollars cheaper.although my system is older and it only has RCA jacks do some preamps have TRS line in and line out for the Tascam 901 to plug into. if so i could go from my TT which is grounded to the amp and then out to the Tascam 901 using a balanced cable. Is it worth all this trouble or should i just get the Cd-900MKII with the RCA jacks plug it into my tape 2 on my older preamp and call it good?
@adriennravizee7 жыл бұрын
Hi William. Great video! I came across a TASCAM CC-222SLmkii and it has phono inputs at the rear. I've already recorded an Lp to CD. I have 2 line outs(CD & Tape/Auto) that I've connected to my receiver but I get no sound out of the TASCAM when I play an Lp. The CD recording is fine. Silly question. Would you know if a TASCAM is capable of playing an Lp through a receiver? Thanks!
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
The Tascam can be used as a CD player. Connect the OUT (play) on the Tascam to any input (except PHONO) on your receiver. If you use the Tape connectors on a receiver, use the IN (play) connections.
@AlexDeChristian63232 жыл бұрын
I OWN 2 TASCAM 900SL, I RECOMMEND TO PUT A MID SIZE TOWEL ON TOP OF YOUR CD RECORDER TO PROTECT IT FROM DUST AND SCRATCHES.
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
Good idea!
@tejanotunes198417 күн бұрын
If you do it this way(is it considered analog)? And if you make exact copy of disc is the copy still analog? Is it only consider digital when you convert it to mp3?
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
If you select the analog input (which you must do coming in from a vinyl record), then the copy is analog, although it is a very good copy. True digital copy is possible recording from one CD player to the other one, using the optical or coax as the source. Of course, the two decks must be connected using the correct cables.
@tejanotunes198417 күн бұрын
What is the best way to transfer vinyl to get the best quality? I am about to begin recording my vinyl collection but debating on how to do it. I’ve got the audio technica lp 120 USB turntable with AT-VM95SH stylus. I have a Sony str-av1020 receiver. I can transfer the record straight to cd via an external cd recorder. Then import the cd into my laptop as a wave file using iTunes. I’ve always been happy with the quality doing it this way. Or I could connect the turntable straight to my laptop either through usb or to the mic jack and record that way without the receiver bc turntable has internal amp. I use audacity and export it as wave that way. I don’t use editing filters to remove pops etc…I think using filters takes away from the natural sound. Or I can use receiver and connect to mic jack on laptop. I wasn’t sure if it makes difference when recording to laptop if I should use receiver or internal amp with turntable. My laptop runs on windows 10 with the sound card that came with it. Could the sound card lessen the quality bc it is not a top of the line sound card? I thought still sounded pretty good. But I just want to make sure I’m getting the best results before investing lot of time. Could the sound card affect the quality whether I connect through usb? Hopefully this makes sense it’s just there are so many ways to record…appreciate any feedback. And by quality I am referring to the natural smooth sound of the lp. I know the stylus can make a difference and that is why I upgraded to the shibata. My lps are in great condition, every now and then there might my a pop or crackle but I do not mind that. I love lot of bass. I am kinda just leaning towards recording straight to cd recorder via Sony receiver but want to make sure. Any tips on scanning lp covers? I plan on doing it with gimp art and scanning in portions and then put together. If there is an easier way with great results please let me know. Thank you!
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
I actually like the occasional pops and crackles on vinyl, and my recording process preserves those. This video is from 2013 and now there are so many recording options using a laptop connected to a turntable. The method I show here is "classic" hifi, using stereo components. My method does not require a laptop until ripping to MP3 (or FLAC, etc.). I could simply keep the CD I made and no computer or software was involved. Adding a laptop, sound card, USB, software adds complexity to the audio stream. I am old school - this method is much like recording was done on reel to reel back in the day. Let me know how your set up goes!
@markaguzmanartist6307 жыл бұрын
some times when i record , the tone stays the same , when t level the bass and tremble it doesnt capture the sound i want , tell me what im doing wrong ,
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
The tone of the recording is unaffected by the bass and treble controls on the receiver. Those controls only affect playback.
@GamleMich2 жыл бұрын
Have you experienced getting the message "Disc repair" on your CD-RW900 machine?
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
Yup! Time to try another blank CD. If it persists, your CD recorder may need repair.
@carlosvasconezsilva7805 жыл бұрын
Best Regards the recorded CD can be played on another device like car stereo or more?
@georgeprice79225 жыл бұрын
Yes, once finalized.
@nickspann20 Жыл бұрын
Very curious about the sound quality compared to the original source?
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
It is an analog recording of the vinyl, but it is virtually perfect.
@sandsb44929 жыл бұрын
Bill, Do you need 2 RCA cables; 1 for the input and 1 for the output for both the receiver and the Tascam CD recorder?
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
Yes, but actually I needed 3 RCA cables. One for the turntable to the receiver's Phono input, and two for the Tape In and Tape Out for the CD recorder and receiver. Hope this helps. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@soundknight2 жыл бұрын
Would you get a more pure sound if you went straight into the recorder without the record? Or do you need the phono preamp in the receiver to amplify the signal?
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
The phono preamp is needed. If your receiver does not have one, they are available separately.
@stathagranak10 жыл бұрын
can you do seperate tracks with this or do you do the record in one take?
@williambreeden410 жыл бұрын
You can do separate tracks by pressing the pause button on the Tascam. The track number will automatically increment for the next song. Or you can let an album play and simply press the record button between songs, which will increment the track number while still continuing to record.
@zbigniew26557 жыл бұрын
stathagranak
@GabrielMartinez-pe6ln3 жыл бұрын
Do some cd recorders split tracks automatically?
@chrishinnant39243 жыл бұрын
The only downfall, if your record scratches, your CD is ruined. That's why it's best to record your record on cassette first then on CD.
@GabrielMartinez-pe6ln3 жыл бұрын
Good point
@phantomcervantes83813 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to switch records in between each track?
@Stupid_you_so_stoopid_UHF3 жыл бұрын
I hope so but you'd probably have to pause the recording . I ran across one of these at a pawnshop and I'm tempting myself
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
Yes. Press Pause on the CD recorder and it stops recording and increments the track number. Start up another record, and then press Play (the triangle) to start recording again.
@BurtonBoyz71510 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video...I'm a little fuzzy on the pause..between tracks...when you record to the rewritable CD....It gives you the abllity to locate individual tracks? As opposed to recording the whole album non stop?.....Thanks...
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
I use the Record button between songs on a record as it's playing. On this Tascam unit, pressing Record will increment the track number. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@frankleto87344 жыл бұрын
@@williambreeden4805 What about using the pause button to separate songs?
@frankleto87344 жыл бұрын
@@williambreeden4805 What about using Pause button
@privacyIsKing7 жыл бұрын
Why would you ever want to render a vynil, recorded with a professional CD recorder, to an mp3 file? WHY?!
@wii12457 жыл бұрын
Arturo Sánchez sometimes the record will eventually wear out with scratches. Recording on CDs and MP3 "saves" them from being extinct.
@privacyIsKing7 жыл бұрын
What I'm saying is why use the mp3 format when you can just leave it as a .wav .flac or any otherlossless format?
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
Great question. The CD is my uncompressed digital version of the record. The MP3s I make are 320kbps, and are great for portable devices where space is important. I considered using FLAC or WAV, but at that point, I feel like I can just play the CD itself instead. Thanks for the question!
@Andersljungberg6 жыл бұрын
Arturo Sánchez absolutely right 24 bit flac is much better
@timduggan779610 жыл бұрын
Bill, I have a sony rcd-w500c and it has been a nightmare. It cuts out in the middle of finalizing process. like you i have thousands of 45/s and lp's and would you reccomend any of the cdrs you use. I need a dependable unit that is easy to use. What would you reccomend. I am not the only one who has had the problem I have with the sony, but i am really tenative to buy another unit. Tim Duggan thank you
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
You cannot go wrong with the Tascam CD-RW900. Operates mostly just like a tape deck, only you should write track numbers as songs on a record end.
@jose199280110 жыл бұрын
Hi I was curios does volume matter when u r recording with dj turntables nd a mixer Thank u
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
Volume on the receiver does not matter. However, input level on the CD recorder controls the 'volume' of music going onto the CD-RW. As far as a mixer, not sure as I am not a DJ, and it depends upon how you have it connected in the audio chain. Sorry it took so long to answer, I haven't checked this for a while.
@phantomcervantes83813 жыл бұрын
@JoJo killz 3000 how are you doing it bro? ive been going crazy trying to figure out how to record my vinyl mixes
@andrewscott12535 жыл бұрын
I see you are using a CD-R Music. I know the Philips being a consumer deck will require this. Will the Tascam being a professional recorder take any CD-R? I ask because the only reason CD-R Music disks exist is because the music industry did not want people making cheap perfect copies using 50 cent CDR or CDRW disks.
@williambreeden45 жыл бұрын
I use CD-RW Music discs because they offer some forgiveness, where I can erase the last track and re-do it if needed. Never tried a non-music CD-R or CD-RW, so not sure about that. I use the computer to create the final CD-R, and re-use the erasable discs.
@vinylrox44426 жыл бұрын
Hi, trying to figure out, once you finalize a cdrw, it can no longer be erased correct?
@williambreeden45 жыл бұрын
CD-RWs can be erased even after they are finalized. I have re-used mine many times. Also, you can un-finalize a CD-RW without erasing it, in case you want to add songs. The TASCAM knows you are using a CD-RW, and these options become available. Thanks for the question!
@dlarge65025 жыл бұрын
Finalization just records the TOC (table of contents) to the disc so a standard cd player or drive can recognise it. Unfinalizing in the cd recorder would allow you to edit the recorded disc again, then finalizing to write out the new TOC. If it is a CD-RW disc then the whole disc can be erased in the recorder or a computer no matter what you did to it.
@Blu-Man7 жыл бұрын
William what's the best device in 2017 to transfer records to CDs and cassette to CDs want Crystal clear quality sound???????
@williambreeden48057 жыл бұрын
Even in 2017, I would do it this way for the best sound. Use a good quality turntable, stylus, and cartridge. Connect to a receiver, and use a CD recorder (like this Tascam) to record. I use re-writable CDs so that I can erase and reuse after copying them to permanent CDs.
@Andersljungberg6 жыл бұрын
superdeejaycool a DAT recorder or a CD recorder with super bit mapping SBM
@Andersljungberg6 жыл бұрын
You must have a tape player that supports Chrome tape and metal tape and also has Dolby C or dolby S
@v1savysa5 жыл бұрын
Use Izotope RX after making the Disc on CD or some kind of Restoration Program. Then record the Cleaned Up Version to Cassette.
@maxmustardman2984 жыл бұрын
A dedicated da converter -> audacity -> burn to cd
@Andersljungberg6 жыл бұрын
you do not make LP discs to mp3 you make 24 bit audio of LP discs
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
Thank you! I also keep the CD version (.cda) so I have a lossless copy of the vinyl record. The MP3s I make are just for portable purposes, as they play everywhere (car, etc.).
@antunkatona56749 жыл бұрын
What's the point in buying records and then converting them to CD to listen to them when out and about? You have a cassette deck so you might as well get a cassette walkman. They're cooler than iPods.
@wii12458 жыл бұрын
Some cars have CD stereo in them and ppl have Discmans. Also, they can archive rare records that are going to "die soon"(got too many scratches that are too deep).
@Andersljungberg6 жыл бұрын
and ACC is better than MP3
@williambreeden45 жыл бұрын
With this process, you can rip your resulting CD to any music file type. I chose MP3 simply because any device can read it. If it helps, I do use 320kbps for my MP3s. Thank you for the comment!
@kingblendz95472 жыл бұрын
Think you no one's video let me know how to track the CD and your voice help me so I say think you
@williambreeden49 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@stathagranak10 жыл бұрын
oh nvm my bad
@leonjohnsonjr33315 жыл бұрын
the pioneer only take consumers cds not the tascam use all kind of cds
@williambreeden48055 жыл бұрын
This is true, which is why I demonstrated the Tascam. If you have a few Music CD-RWs, you can re-use them in either deck. Thanks for the comment!
@victorjohnson75126 жыл бұрын
Why bother? If you wanted the album on CD you could have got it for half the price of the vinyl LP. The whole point of vinyl records is to own the analog version. I could understand making a high quality analog cassette tape for portability. But making a CD is just defeating the purpose of owning a record player...
@williambreeden45 жыл бұрын
Very true. I have some old records that I just wanted on CD for the car, and wanted to just record them rather than re-buying them. Actually, I have acquired most of my music by buying CDs, just as you suggested. Thanks for the comment!
@dlarge65025 жыл бұрын
Well my car does not play tape and there is a load of stuff that came out on vinyl but not ever on CD. So sometimes you only will ever have a vinyl copy that obviously wont play in your car and having a copy on a cheap cd-r that you dont need to care too much about is very good for protecting that vinyl.